Functional Collagen and Gelatin for Better-for-You Foods and Beverages

Be Active with GELITA at IFT FIRST 2025, Annual Event & Expo

CHICAGO, July 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- GELITA invites you to booth #S2408 to learn how GELITA's collagen proteins provide formulators with innovative options for creating nutritious snacks and drinks that meet consumer expectations.

With SOLUFORM®, beloved gummy snacks are easy to realize as they facilitate the development of gummy recipes with less sugar and added protein, all while preserving the unique gelatin texture and rich flavor release.

New to the GELITA portfolio, OPTIBAR^® a new collagen ingredient solution that supports protein enrichment while improving mouthfeel and structure of high-protein bars without compromising product quality. For low-sugar cereal and granola bars, OPTIBAR^® can eliminate common issues such as stickiness, brittle textures, or off-flavors associated with conventional polyols or syrups.

Beverages offer a convenient means to deliver vital nutrients. By utilizing GELITA's Bioactive Collagen Peptides (BCP®), beverage manufacturers can design versatile drink concepts tailored to diverse consumer health preferences.

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#AmazingSolutions

High-protein and low-sugar bars remain a rapidly growing segment in the functional food market, yet developers continue to face challenges with texture, taste, and binding—especially when striving for clean labels and formulations that meet consumer demands. OPTIBAR^® is a new collagen ingredient solution that supports protein enrichment while improving mouthfeel and structure of high-protein bars without compromising product quality. For low-sugar cereal and granola bars, OPTIBAR^® can eliminate common issues such as stickiness, brittle textures, or off-flavors associated with conventional polyols or syrups.

#AmazingCollagen

Collagen is one of the hottest functional ingredients around the globe in the natural channel right now as it expands its skincare origins into new health categories. As a primary structural protein, collagen is essential for mobile joints, stable bones, healthy muscles and strong ligaments and tendons. GELITA's experts will be on hand to discuss how its Bioactive Collagen Peptides (BCP^®) can support the development of clean-label, research-backed better-for-you product formulations.

#AmazingGelatin

Explore the possibilities for healthy gummy snacks formulated with SOLUFORM^® SR for sugar-reduced and SOLUFORM^® PE for protein-enriched gummies. GELITA's gelatin portfolio includes VERISOL^® HST, a version of VERISOL^®, developed for beauty gummy applications enabling the daily dose of VERISOL^® to be delivered in just three gummies! VERISOL^®, is the answer for beauty from within applications. GELITA's CONFIXX^® is a fast-setting gelatin using starch-free molding and reducing production time.

About GELITA: 
GELITA is an innovation leader for gelatin and collagen proteins. Coordinated from the headquarters in Eberbach, Germany, GELITA provides customers around the world with products of the highest standard, comprehensive technical expertise, and sophisticated solutions. More than twenty sites and a global expert network ensure that state-of-the-art knowledge is always available for customers.

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Media Contact:
Amy Maggio
ANM Marketing and Communications
P/R & Communications for GELITA
Phone: 312-617-6248
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Company Contact:
Angie Rimel
Marketing Communications Manager– North America
GELITA USA
Phone: 402-429-2130; [email protected]

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